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Flights from Shanghai to Sofia
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Frankfurt, about 13h 09m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 09m
Shanghai to Sofia at a glance
Fastest journey13h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Sofia
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SHA Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
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SHA Frankfurt (FRA) SOF
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,315 km5,164 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 09mestimate
- Time difference
- -6hSofia vs Shanghai
- Currency in Sofia
- USD
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → SOF
Flights from Shanghai to Sofia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Frankfurt and Vienna. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,315 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA), Vienna (VIE) and Munich (MUC). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Sofia?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sofia?
Sofia is 6 hours behind Shanghai.
